{"product_id":"kakimori-stainless-steel-nib-for-dip-pens-e9hqml","title":"Kakimori Stainless Steel Nib For Dip Pens","description":"\u003cp\u003eTired of broken glass dip pens while sampling ink? Kakimori has developed a great product for this. Kakimori stainless steel nib is a handy dip pen nib that you can use when making ink swatches. Not only that, you can also change the line thickness by changing the angle of the pen. It has a high ink-holding capacity and is easy to clean.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*This listing is for stainless steel nib only — nib holder sold separately. You can purchase the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kakimori-dip-pen\" title=\"kakimori dip pen\" data-mce-href=\"\/products\/kakimori-dip-pen\"\u003enib holder\u003c\/a\u003e here. Also compatible with universal nib holders.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSetup Review Videos:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elfsight-sapp-0f6b2506-01d9-49e5-8559-730320999ed2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandmade in Japan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKakimori Stainless Steel Nib For Dip Pens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColor\/Finish:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row cc-two-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eight columns alpha\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7177\/files\/ef7b026e97a1--P1533306-c30e4a_600x600.webp?v=1694688765\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eight columns omega\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from rust-resistant and durable stainless steel. A nib designed for long-lasting use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row cc-two-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eight columns alpha\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7177\/files\/ef7b026e97a1--P1533250-e1ec89_600x600.webp?v=1694688882\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eight columns omega\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stainless steel nib was created as a durable and practical nib. The nib point has been rounded and polished with meticulous care, providing an exceptionally smooth writing experience that defies expectations. Tilt the nib below 45 degrees to create undulating lines and paint strokes. Made to universal specifications to fit all standard nib holders, as well as those from our range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row cc-two-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"eight columns alpha\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7177\/files\/kakimori-dip-pen-1.jpg?v=1683290579\" alt=\"kakimori dip pen\" data-mce-style=\"float: none;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7177\/files\/kakimori-dip-pen-1.jpg?v=1683290579\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eight columns omega\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision-made nib, high ink-holding capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to clean.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAllows to write from different angles. 45 degrees maximum writing angle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA great tool to make ink swaps in bulk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions and Compatibility:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row cc-two-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eight columns alpha\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"kakimori nib\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7177\/files\/kakimori-brass-nib-1.jpg?v=1683290578\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7177\/files\/kakimori-brass-nib-1.jpg?v=1683290578\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eight columns omega\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions H30 x Ø6mm　\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight 4g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign Yuto Yamazaki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer Alloy Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with standard nib holders, like Tachikawa T-25\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use the Kakimori Brass nib?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row cc-two-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eight columns alpha\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"how to use kakimori brass nib\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7177\/files\/how-to-use-kakimori-brass-nib-6.jpg?v=1683292080\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7177\/files\/how-to-use-kakimori-brass-nib-6.jpg?v=1683292080\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eight columns omega\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you need:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal nib\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"bottled ink\" href=\"\/collections\/fountain-pen-ink\" data-mce-href=\"\/collections\/fountain-pen-ink\"\u003eBottled ink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer filled with water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTissues or soft, clean cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"pen rest\" href=\"\/products\/the-pen-rest-wooden-pen-and-brush-stand\" data-mce-href=\"\/products\/the-pen-rest-wooden-pen-and-brush-stand\"\u003ePen rest\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row cc-two-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eight columns alpha\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e1: Attach the nib\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHold the Metal nib and gently insert it into the nib holder while turning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7177\/files\/how-to-use-kakimori-brass-nib-5.jpg?v=1683292080\" alt=\"how to use kakimori brass nib insert\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7177\/files\/how-to-use-kakimori-brass-nib-5.jpg?v=1683292080\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eight columns omega\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2: Dip in ink\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDip the nib in ink to soak, taking care to avoid contact with the base of the ink bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7177\/files\/how-to-use-kakimori-brass-nib-4.jpg?v=1683292080\" alt=\"brass nib ink\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7177\/files\/how-to-use-kakimori-brass-nib-4.jpg?v=1683292080\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row cc-two-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eight columns alpha\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e3: Write\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHold the pen at a 45-degree angle. Tilt the nib below 45 degrees to adjust the line width, or lay it flat to paint. Stainless steel and brass nibs have different characteristics — see the diagram at the end of this page. Initial ink flow may be slow due to the protective coating on the nib and will gradually improve with repeat rinsing and ink application. If ink becomes faint, turn the nib to release more ink from the grooves. One dip holds enough ink to fill a postcard. When setting down your pen, use a pen rest to keep it safely in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7177\/files\/how-to-use-kakimori-brass-nib-3.jpg?v=1683292080\" alt=\"dip pen writing\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7177\/files\/how-to-use-kakimori-brass-nib-3.jpg?v=1683292080\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eight columns omega\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e4: Rinse\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the nib in a container of water and dry with a soft, clean cloth. Use a toothbrush to remove stubborn ink in the grooves. If using detergent, a pH neutral detergent is recommended — avoid alkaline detergents as they will damage the nib surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7177\/files\/how-to-use-kakimori-brass-nib-2.jpg?v=1683292080\" alt=\"cleaning dip pen\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7177\/files\/how-to-use-kakimori-brass-nib-2.jpg?v=1683292080\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row cc-two-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eight columns alpha\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e5: Remove\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHold the nib and gently pull out of the nib holder while turning. Remove any water from the nib mount by pointing it downwards and blotting with a tissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7177\/files\/how-to-use-kakimori-brass-nib-1.jpg?v=1683292080\" alt=\"kakakimori dip pen cleaning\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7177\/files\/how-to-use-kakimori-brass-nib-1.jpg?v=1683292080\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eight columns omega\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAlternatives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf this Stainless Steel doesn’t suit your style, no problem. You can look at our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fountain-pens\" title=\"fountain pens\" data-mce-href=\"\/collections\/fountain-pens\"\u003efountain pens\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"replacement nibs\" href=\"\/collections\/nibs\"\u003ereplacement nibs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiscover More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca title=\"tomoe river notebooks\" href=\"\/collections\/tomoe-river-notebooks\" data-mce-href=\"\/collections\/tomoe-river-notebooks\"\u003eTomoe River notebooks\u003c\/a\u003e show noticeable sheen and shading and for ink sampling and writing. If you want to see more, we suggest the \u003ca title=\"cosmo air notebook\" href=\"\/products\/cosmo-air-light-paper-notebook-a5-size-288-pages\" data-mce-href=\"\/products\/cosmo-air-light-paper-notebook-a5-size-288-pages\"\u003eCosmo Air Notebook\u003c\/a\u003e, which has a thicker 75 gsm paper, and if you are planning to use it for Calligraphy you can check our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/calligraphy-practice-notebooks\" title=\"calligraphy-notebooks\" data-mce-href=\"\/collections\/calligraphy-practice-notebooks\"\u003ecalligraphy notebooks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePackaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row cc-two-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eight columns alpha\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7177\/files\/stainless2_1512x_4967cc89-261e-4126-8c9d-96acdc1adeed_600x600.webp?v=1694688600\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eight columns omega\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour Stainless steel nib will arrive in a cardboard box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e**The accessories in the picture are not included, the nib is the only product included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"faqAccordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"panel-01\" type=\"button\"\u003eHow do you use a kakimori brass nib? \u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd aria-hidden=\"false\" id=\"panel-01\"\u003e1: Attach the nib, the nib is compatible with standard nib holders like Tachikawa T-25. 2: Dip the nib in ink to soak. 3: Hold the pen at a 45-degree angle. Tilt the nib below 45 degrees to adjust the line width, or lay it flat to paint.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"panel-01\" type=\"button\"\u003eHow do you clean a kakimori brass nib? \u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd aria-hidden=\"false\" id=\"panel-01\"\u003eTo prevent the build-up of dry ink in the grooves, rinse frequently in water during use. To remove stubborn dry ink, gently scrub in water with a soft toothbrush. If using detergent, a pH neutral detergent is recommended. 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